Where to watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) in the UK
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
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Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.
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Carl LumblyMiles Davis (voice) -
Reginald PettySelf - East St. Louis Resident
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Quincy TroupeSelf - Writer
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Farah GriffinSelf - Writer
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Lee Annie BonnerSelf - Childhood Friend
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Ashley KahnSelf - Writer
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Benjamin CawthraSelf - Historian
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Jimmy HeathSelf - Musician
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool for free in the UK?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Yes. Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Netflix in the UK?
No — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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